The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Toyota Camry with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
DX Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 125 145 2,000 2,976
LE Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 125 145 2,000 3,086
SE Sedan 4D V6, 3.0 Liter 188 203 2,000 3,186
XLE Sedan 4D V6, 3.0 Liter 188 203 2,000 3,131
DX Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 125 145 2,000 2,954
LE Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 125 145 2,000 3,064
SE Coupe 2D V6, 3.0 Liter 188 203 2,000 3,164
LE Wagon 4D V6, 3.0 Liter 188 203 2,000 3,263

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 1995

The 1995 Toyota Camry carried a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The 1996 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1995 Toyota Camry page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 1996 Toyota models

The rest of Toyota's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.